Bike crash teen out of intensive care after two months
A teenage boy who suffered severe head injuries in a horrific bicycle crash has been moved out of intensive care after over two months as his condition continues to improve.
Keiran Lamond (15), who has been receiving round-the-clock care at Ninewells Hospital since the accident on October 8, was transferred from the ICU to the High Care Unit (HCU) and then on to the children’s unit at ward 29 earlier this month.
It marks a huge turnaround since the Blairgowrie High School pupil underwent a MRI scan in October, which revealed he had a small bleed on his brain.
His family were told there was no sign of paralysis but that he will suffer some form of brain damage as a result of the injuries he endured.
Now under a rehabilitation programme, Keiran is undergoing physiotherapy and speech therapy as he is still currently unable to talk.
Brave Keiran also celebrated his 15th birthday in hospital yesterday (December 21) and is set to receive a special video message montage from friends and family who will release balloons as they wish for a full recovery.
It may be next spring before Keiran can go home and stepmum Nicola said she is thankful to doctors and nurses for giving the teen “the best help” during his time in intensive care.
She added: “Keiran is working with orthopaedics, neurosurgeons and speech and language [therapists].
“That’s what they’re working on him just now as part of his rehabilitation.”
On the video message she said: “We are hoping that once it’s all recorded Keiran will be shown the video and we are hoping for a response from him.
“A few people have messaged saying they can’t make it to Blairgowrie so will do it on their own.
“People in Dundee and Perth are wanting to take part but from their own doorstep.”
The Blairgowrie teen fractured his skull after hitting a lamppost near his Blackthorn Place home in October.
The teen was not wearing a helmet at the time, which later prompted dad Greig and stepmum Nicola to call on cyclists to make sure they are wearing protective gear on their heads when they go out.
A bystander saw the incident at the time and swiftly gave Keiran first aid until an ambulance arrived.
Keiran was rushed to Ninewells and underwent a CT scan which revealed three blood clots.
Surgeons spent four hours successfully removing them during emergency surgery, saving the teenager’s life.
After the procedure his parents were told to prepare for the worst.
The teenager also had to be given a blood transfusion and have his lungs pumped, but he began to stabilise and breathe on his own.
A JustGiving page was set up to raise money to help with the family’s travel costs to visit the teenager every day and donations have now exceeded the £1000 mark.
To donate go to https:// www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/paulinemclaughlan